They're fast, easy, healthy and delicious.

That's where burrito bowls come in -- the simpler, less messy and more versatile sister of burritos.

Making your own burrito bowls at home is surprisingly easy and, dare we say, fun. You start with rice (if making from scratch is too much, use pre-cooked rice), then the fillings (beans, chicken, veggies) and finish with the condiments (guac, salsa, herbs).

3. Cauliflower rice burrito bowl

If you and carbs don't get along, here's a rice-free burrito bowl that still tastes absolutely delicious. The secret is a cauliflower rice base, flavoured with salsa, herbs, lime juice and spices. Top it with spicy beans, sautéed veggies and guacamole, and you're set.

5. Spaghetti squash burrito bowls

Who needs a bowl when you've got spaghetti squash, the low carb spaghetti alternative. To make this healthy vegan burrito bowl, all you need to do is bake the squash in the oven, whip up a colourful cabbage and black bean slaw and assemble it, with avocado salsa verde to finish.

6. Chipotle chicken burrito bowl

Now, if all the above burrito bowl recipes are too time-consuming or too involved, then this seven-ingredient recipe is the one to make. Simply combine shredded chicken (tip: buy a roast chicken from the shops) with cooked rice and black beans, place the mixture on a bed of lettuce and top with guacamole and salsa.